Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on Monday 24 August 2020.

 

Present

The Mayor, Councillor Greg Conkey OAM

Councillor Yvonne Braid OAM

Councillor Dan Hayes

Councillor Vanessa Keenan

Councillor Rod Kendall

Councillor Tim Koschel

Councillor Kerry Pascoe

Councillor Dallas Tout

In Attendance

General Manager                                                                    (Mr P Thompson)

Director Corporate Services                                                  (Mrs N Te Pohe)

Director Community                                                               (Mrs J Summerhayes)

Director Operations                                                                (Mr W Faulkner)

Director Projects & Strategy                                                  (Mr D Raeck)

Manager Audit, Risk & Governance                                    (Ms I Hensley)

Manager Finance                                                                   (Mrs C Rodney)

Manager Community Services                                             (Ms M Scully)

Manager Corporate Strategy & Communications             (Mr S Gray)

Manager Development Assessment & Building

Certification                                                                              (Mr P O’Brien)

Environmental Coordinator                                                   (Mrs C Hood)

Corporate Governance Coordinator                                    (Mrs N Johnson)

Strategic Asset Planner (Parks & Recreation)                   (Mr B Creighton)

Communications & Engagement Officer                             (Mr S Shaw)

Governance Officer                                                                (Ms K West)

 

Prayer

 

Almighty God,

 

Help protect our Mayor, elected Councillors and staff.

 

Help Councillors to govern with justice, integrity, and respect for equality, to preserve rights and liberties, to be guided by wisdom when making decisions and settling priorities, and not least of all to preserve harmony.

 

Amen. 


 

Acknowledgement Of Country

I would like to acknowledge the Wiradjuri people who are the Traditional Custodians of this Land. I would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present of the Wiradjuri Nation and extend that respect to other Community members present.

 

APOLOGIES

Apologies for non-attendance were received and accepted for Councillor P Funnell and Director of Regional Activation, Mr M Keys.

 

Confirmation of Minutes

CM-1         Ordinary Council Meeting - 10 August 2020

 

20/              RESOLVED:

            On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and K Pascoe

That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 10 August 2020 be confirmed as a true and accurate record.

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 


 

Declarations Of Interest

Councillor D Hayes declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-1 DA20/0109 - MULTI DWELLING HOUSING – 2 X TWO STOREY UNITS TO REAR OF EXISTING DWELLING, NEW SINGLE GARAGE AND ASSOCIATED TREE REMOVAL WORKS AT 51 SIMMONS STREET, WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 the reason being that he rents a house close by and remained in the chamber during its consideration.

 

Councillor D Hayes declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-11 Annual Grants / Community Programs & Projects the reason being that the his workplace employer is the applicant and vacated the chamber during its consideration.

 

Councillor D Hayes declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-18 Annual Grants / Youth Led Initiatives the reason being that the organisation named is managed by a friend and vacated the chamber during its consideration.

 

Councillor T Koschel a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-6 Financial Performance Report as at 31 July 2020 the reason being his workplace is named in the report and remained in the chamber during its consideration.

 

Councillor T Koschel declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in PR-12 Annual Grants / Local Heritage the reason being that he sat on the committee and one of the applicants was a former employee of his and vacated the chamber during its consideration.

 

Councillor R Kendall declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary in RP-3 RESPONSE TO NOTICE OF MOTION - ENFORCEMENT ACTION FOR DA09/0872 the reason being that a business associate of his is an owner of the quarry and vacated the chamber during its consideration.

 

Councillor R Kendall declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-5 MEETING WITH NORTH WAGGA RESIDENTS' ASSOCIATION the reason being that he has been referred to in communication from or on behalf of the North Wagga Association Residents Association and remained in the chamber during its consideration.

 

Councillor R Kendall declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-8 Applications for subsidy for waste disposal for charitable organisations the reason being he has undertaken work for at least one of the charities named in the report and remained in the chamber during its consideration.

 

Councillor R Kendall declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-14  Annual Grants / Neighbourhood and Rural Villages the reason being that he has agreed to volunteer for one of the applicants and remained in the chamber during its consideration.

 

Councillor R Kendall declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-15 RECREATION FACILITIES the reason being that he has agreed to volunteer for one of the applicants and remained in the chamber during its consideration.

 

Councillor R Kendall declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-19 Enlighten for Equity - Youth Led Participatory Industrial Design and Lighting Project the reason being that he has given voluntary assistance to the project and remained in the chamber during its consideration.

 

Councillor K Pascoe declared a Significant Pecuniary Interest in RP-2 DA20/0240 - ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS TO WAREHOUSE AND NEW STRATA SUBDIVISION AT 3-7 LAWSON ST, EAST WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 the reason being that he is the builder of the project and assisted the owner to complete Council documentation and vacated the chamber during its consideration

 

Councillor K Pascoe declared a Significant Pecuniary Interest in CONF-1 PROPOSED SALE OF LAND AT 205 MORGAN STREET, WAGGA WAGGA the reason being that he is undertaking a similar project and vacated the chamber during its consideration.

 

The Mayor Councillor G Conkey OAM declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-2 DA20/0240 - ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS TO WAREHOUSE AND NEW STRATA SUBDIVISION AT 3-7 LAWSON ST, EAST WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 the reason being proponent is a friend of his and vacated the chamber during its consideration.

 

Councillor D Tout declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-9 Annual Grants / Events the reason being he has had initial discussions with a recipient and community involvement with the group and remained in the chamber during its consideration.

 

Councillor D Tout declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-22 PROPOSED APPLICATION FOR CONTROL OF CROWN ROADS - OURA VILLAGE the reason being he lives in the village and remained in the chamber during its consideration.

 

Councillor D Tout declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in M-2 SISTER CITY COMMUNITY COMMITTEE - MINUTES - 6 AUGUST 2020 the reason being a family member is the Chairperson of the Sister City Community Committee and vacated the chamber during its consideration.

 

Councillor V Keenan declared a Significant Pecuniary Interest in RP-17 Annual Grants / Small Business the reason she is on the Board of one of the applicants and vacated the chamber during its consideration.

 

Councillor V Keenan declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-19 Enlighten for Equity - Youth Led Participatory Industrial Design and Lighting Project the reason being she is on the Wagga Wagga Women’s Health Centre Board and remained in the chamber during its consideration.


 

 

Councillor V Keenan declared a Non-significant Non-Pecuniary Interest is CONF-1 PROPOSED SALE OF LAND AT 205 MORGAN STREET, WAGGA WAGGA the reason being that she lives in the vicinity and remained in the chamber during its consideration.

 

Councillor V Keenan declared a Significant Pecuniary Interest in RP-10 Annual Grants / ARTM, CULTURE & CREATIVE INDUSTRIES the reason being she is engaged to conduct work with one of the applicants and vacated the chamber during its consideration.

 

General Manager, P Thompson declared an Interest in RP-17 Annual Grants / Small Business the reason being a family member of his works for an organisation that is a recipient of a grant and vacated the chamber during its consideration.

 

General Manager, P Thompson declared an Interest in CONFMM-1 General Managers Performance Review - 1 July 2019 - 31 June 2020 the reason being he is subject of the report and vacated the chamber during its consideration.

 

 

 

PROCEDURAL MOTION - CHANGE OF STANDING ORDERS

 

20/298       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors V Keenan and D Tout

That Council bring forward consideration of EnGlobo to precede the public discussion forum.

CARRIED

 

 

PROCEDURAL MOTION - ENGLOBO

20/299       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and K Pascoe

That the standing orders be varied for the meeting as set out hereunder:

  • Items where councillors wish to speak
  • Items where no councillors wish to speak
  • Confidential
  • Matter of urgency
  • Closure of Meeting

That RP-6 to RP-8, RP-13 to RP-16, RP-19, RP-21 to RP-23, RP-26, RP-27 and CONF-2, be adopted as recommended in the business papers.

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

PUBLIC DISCUSSION FORUM

 

RP-1   DA20/0109 - MULTI DWELLING HOUSING – 2 X TWO STOREY UNITS TO REAR OF EXISTING DWELLING, NEW SINGLE GARAGE AND ASSOCIATED TREE REMOVAL WORKS AT 51 SIMMONS STREET, WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650

 

·           Mark Golden - Speaking against the report

·           Spiro Stathis - Speaking against the report

·           Andrew Jones - Speaking in favour of the report

 

 

RP-5   MEETING WITH NORTH WAGGA RESIDENTS' ASSOCIATION

 

·           Fiona Ziff - Speaking against the report

 

RP-20   BIODIVERSITY STRATEGY: MALDHANGILANNA

 

·           Jenny McKinnon - Speaking in favour of the report

·           Dick Green - Speaking on the report

 

RP-25   Mobile food vending permit for the Tarcutta truck interchange yard

 

·            Scott Menz - Speaking in favour of the report

 


 

PROCEDURAL MOTION - CHANGE OF STANDING ORDERS

 

20/300       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and T Koschel

That Council bring forward consideration of the following report to follow the public discussion forum:

·                RP-1 - DA20/0109 - MULTI DWELLING HOUSING - 2 X TWO STOREY UNITS TO REAR OF EXISTING DWELLING, NEW SINGLE GARAGE AND ASSOCIATED TREE REMOVAL WORKS AT 51 SIMMONS STREET, WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650

·                RP-5 - MEETING WITH NORTH WAGGA RESIDENTS' ASSOCIATION

·                RP-20 - BIODIVERSITY STRATEGY: MALDHANGILANNA

·                RP-25 -Mobile food vending permit for the Tarcutta truck interchange yard

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

RP-1          DA20/0109 - Multi Dwelling Housing – 2 x two storey units to rear of existing dwelling, new single garage and associated tree removal works at 51 Simmons Street, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650

A Motion was moved by Councillors D Hayes and R Kendall

That Council approve DA20/0109 for Multi Dwelling Housing – 2 x two storey units to rear of existing dwelling, new single garage and associated tree removal works at 51 Simmons Street, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 subject to the conditions outlined in the attached Section 4.15 Assessment Report.

Councillor D Tout signalled a foreshadowed amendment to the Mayor G Conkey OAM.

An AMENDMENT was moved by Councillor T Koschel and seconded by Councillor Y Braid OAM

That Council defer consideration of DA20/0109 pending a workshop addressing traffic issues including car parking including an onsite visit to be held within one month.

 

The AMENDMENT on being put to the meeting was LOST.

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON DEVELOPMENT OR PLANNING MATTERS - SECTION 375A(3) LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1993

 

For the Amendment

Against the Amendment

Y Braid OAM

G Conkey OAM

T Koschel

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

20/301       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and R Kendall

That Council approve DA20/0109 for Multi Dwelling Housing – 2 x two storey units to rear of existing dwelling, new single garage and associated tree removal works at 51 Simmons Street, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 subject to the conditions outlined in the attached Section 4.15 Assessment Report.

CARRIED

 

With the vote being tied four votes each, the Mayor Councillor G Conkey OAM used his casting vote for the Motion.

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON DEVELOPMENT OR PLANNING MATTERS - SECTION 375A(3) LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1993

For the Motion

Against the Motion

G Conkey OAM

Y Braid OAM

D Hayes

V Keenan

R Kendall

T Koschel

K Pascoe

D Tout

 


 

RP-5          MEETING WITH NORTH WAGGA RESIDENTS' ASSOCIATION

 

20/302       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and D Hayes

That Council:

a       receive and note the information provided in this report

b       proceed with the process currently underway in parallel with the approach being undertaken by the North Wagga Residents’ Association

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

RP-20        BIODIVERSITY STRATEGY: MALDHANGILANNA

 

20/303       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and T Koschel

That Council:

a       note all submissions and feedback received relating to the exhibited draft Biodiversity Strategy: Maldhangilanna

b       adopt the Biodiversity Strategy: Maldhangilanna with the recommended changes as detailed in the report

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

RP-25        Mobile food vending permit for the Tarcutta truck interchange yard

 

20/304       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors V Keenan and R Kendall

That Council:

a       issue a permit for four months commencing from 25 August 2020 concluding on 15 January 2021 to Scott Menz, subject to the additional following conditions:

i         Limit operating hours to between 6:00 pm and 3:00 am

ii        Charge $365 for the temporary permit

 

b       call for an Expression of Interest (EOI) for a 12-month licence to occupy a site and operate a mobile food service at the Tarcutta truck interchange yard. 

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

Mayoral Minute

MM-1         Mayoral Minute - Local Government Exclusion from National Cabinet

 

20/305       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of The Mayor, Councillor G Conkey OAM

That Council:

a       write to the Premier, the Federal Member for Riverina and the State Member for Wagga Wagga highlighting the necessity for Local Government representation on the newly formed National Cabinet and seeks their assistance in requesting that First Ministers review the decision to exclude Local Government.

b       seek a meeting with local Federal and State Members to discuss in more detail the importance of having local government representation on National Cabinet and the value of partnerships with Councils in achieving the objectives of the National Cabinet and the national reform agenda.

c       note that the Australian Local Government Association, Local Government NSW, Regional Cities NSW and other state/territory local government associations will continue to advocate for local government representation on the National Cabinet and for Local Government’s interests in all relevant forums.

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

Reports from Staff

RP-1 - DA20/0109 - MULTI DWELLING HOUSING – 2 X TWO STOREY UNITS TO REAR OF EXISTING DWELLING, NEW SINGLE GARAGE AND ASSOCIATED TREE REMOVAL WORKS AT 51 SIMMONS STREET, WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 - Moved Forward to follow the Public Discussion Forum.

 

RP-2          DA20/0240 - ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS TO WAREHOUSE AND NEW STRATA SUBDIVISION AT 3-7 LAWSON ST, EAST WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650

The Mayor, Councillor G Conkey OAM declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber and the Chair, the time being 8:29pm.

Councillor K Pascoe declared a Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber, the time being 8:29pm.

Deputy Mayor, Councillor D Tout assumed the Chair, the time being 8:29pm.

20/306       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and Y Braid OAM

That Council approve DA20/0240 for alterations and additions to warehouse and new strata subdivision at 3-7 Lawson Street, East Wagga Wagga, subject to the conditions outlined in the Section 4.15 Assessment Report.

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON DEVELOPMENT OR PLANNING MATTERS - SECTION 375A(3) LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1993

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

D Tout

 

 

Deputy Mayor, Councillor D Tout vacated the Chair, the time being 8:30pm.

 

The Mayor, Councillor G Conkey OAM, re-entered the chamber and assumed the Chair, the time being 8:30pm.

 

Councillor K Pascoe re-entered the chamber, the time being 8:30pm.

 

 

RP-3          RESPONSE TO NOTICE OF MOTION - ENFORCEMENT ACTION FOR DA09/0872

Councillor R Kendall declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary and vacated the chamber, the time being 8:31pm.

20/307       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and D Tout

That Council defer consideration of this matter until 14 September 2020 Council Meeting.

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

Councillor R Kendall re-entered the chamber, the time being 8:32pm.

 

Councillor T Koschel vacated the chamber, the time being 8:39pm.

 

Councillor T Koschel re-entered the chamber, the time being 8:40pm.

 

RP-4          2019/20 Combined Delivery Program and Operational Plan - End of Year Performance Report

 

20/308       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors V Keenan and K Pascoe

That Council receive and note the end of year performance report against Council’s Combined Delivery Program and Operational Plan 2019/2020.

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

RP-5 - MEETING WITH NORTH WAGGA RESIDENTS' ASSOCIATION - Moved Forward to follow the Public DISCUSSION FORUM.

 

RP-6          Financial Performance Report as at 31 July 2020

 

20/309       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and K Pascoe

That Council:

a       note the financial information presented in the report on Council’s 2020/21 budget

b       note the financial updates due to COVID-19 and the likely continued impact on the 2020/21 budget

c       approve the Pending Project budgets outlined within the report to be included in the 2020/21 Confirmed Capital Works Delivery Program

d       note the Responsible Accounting Officer’s reports, in accordance with the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 (Part 9 Division 3: Clause 203) that the financial position of Council is satisfactory having regard to the original estimates of income and expenditure and the recommendations made above

e       note the details of the external investments as at 31 July 2020 in accordance with section 625 of the Local Government Act 1993

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

RP-7          2020/21 INTEGRATED PLANNING & REPORTING - PUBLIC SUBMISSIONS RECEIVED

 

20/310       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and K Pascoe

That Council:

a       note the public submissions received during the public exhibition period of the 2020/21 Integrated Planning & Reporting suite of documents

b       not adjust the 2020/21 Fees and Charges for the Airport, recognising the financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic are already having on the Airport

c       support the Collingullie Glenfield Junior Football and Netball Club by assisting the Club with applications for stimulus package funding or other funding opportunities when they become available

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 


 

 

RP-8          Applications for subsidy for waste disposal for charitable organisations

 

20/311       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and K Pascoe

That Council endorse the annual waste disposal subsidies for the total amount of $3,800.00 for 2020/21 for the applicants as referred to in this report.

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

RP-9          Annual Grants / Events

 

20/312       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors V Keenan and T Koschel

That Council approve the successful applications for the Events category of the 2020/21 Annual Grants Program as detailed in the report totalling $45,000.

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 


 

 

RP-10        Annual Grants / Arts, Culture & Creative Industries

Councillor V Keenan declared a Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber, the time being 8:54pm.

 

20/313       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and R Kendall

That Council approve the successful applications for the Arts, Culture & Creative Industries Category of the 2020/21 Annual Grants Program as detailed in the report totalling $25,000.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

Councillor V Keenan re-entered the chamber, the time being 8:54pm.

 

 

RP-11        Annual Grants / Community Programs & Projects

Councillor D Hayes declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber, the time being 8:55pm.

 

20/314       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Tout and T Koschel

That Council approve the successful applications for the Community Programs and Projects Category of the 2020/21 Annual Grants Program as detailed in the report totalling $30,000.

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

Councillor D Hayes re-entered the chamber, the time being 8:56pm.

 

 

RP-12        Annual Grants / Local Heritage

Councillor T Koschel declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber, the time being 8:56pm.

 

20/315       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Tout and K Pascoe

That Council approve the successful applications for the Local Heritage category of the 2020/21 Annual Grants Program as detailed in the report totalling $15,500.

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

Councillor T Koschel re-entered the chamber, the time being 8.57pm.

 

RP-13        Annual Grants / Natural Environment

 

20/316       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and K Pascoe

That Council approve the successful applications for the Natural Environment category of the 2020/21 Annual Grants Program as detailed in the report totalling $7,000.

CARRIED

 


 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

RP-14        Annual Grants / Neighbourhood and Rural Villages

 

20/317       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and K Pascoe

That Council approve the successful applications for the Neighbourhood and Rural Villages Category of the 2020/21 Annual Grants Program as detailed in the report totalling $22,000.

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

RP-15        Annual Grants / Recreational Facilities

 

20/318       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and K Pascoe

That Council approve the successful applications for the Recreational Facilities category of the 2020/21 Annual Grants Program as detailed in the report totalling $30,000.

CARRIED

 


 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

RP-16        Annual Grants / Rural Halls

 

20/319       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and K Pascoe

That Council

a       approve the successful applications for the Rural Halls category of the 2020/21 Annual Grants Program as detailed in the report totalling $16,527.31.

b       approve the budget transfers as detailed in the financial implications section of the report.

c       to reduce the minimum grant amount available from $5,000 to $2,000 for application funding 

 

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 


 

 

RP-17        Annual Grants / Small Business

Councillor V Keenan declared a Significant Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber, the time being 8:58pm.

General Manager, P Thompson declared an Interest and vacated the chamber, the time being 8.58pm.

20/320       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and D Tout  

That Council approve the successful applications for the Small Business category of the 2020/21 Annual Grants Program as detailed in the report totalling $32,500.

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

General Manager, P Thompson re-entered the chamber, the time being 8.58pm.

 

Councillor V Keenan re-entered the chamber, the time being 8.58pm.

 

RP-18        Annual Grants / Youth Led Initiatives

Councillor D Hayes declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber, the time being 8:58pm.

20/321       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and R Kendall

That Council approve the successful applications for the Youth Led Initiatives category of the 2020/21 Annual Grants Program as detailed in the report totalling $15,000.

CARRIED


 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

Councillor D Hayes re-entered the chamber, the time being 8.58pm.

 

 

RP-19        Enlighten for Equity - Youth Led Participatory Industrial Design and Lighting Project

 

20/322       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and K Pascoe

That Council:

a       accept the State Government grant offer of $150,600 to deliver the Enlighten for Equity – Youth Led Participatory Industrial Design and Lighting Project

b       delegate authority to the General Manager or their delegate to enter into the Deed of Agreement with Department of Regional New South Wales

c       authorise the affixing of Council’s Common Seal to all relevant documents as required

d       approve the budget variation as outlined in the financial implications section of this report

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

RP-20 - BIODIVERSITY STRATEGY: MALDHANGILANNA - Moved Forward to follow the Public discussion forum.

 

 

RP-21        Wagga Airport Licence

 

20/323       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and K Pascoe

That Council:

a       enter into a licence agreement with the Department of Defence for an additional area of the Wagga Airport upon the terms noted in the body of this report

b       delegate authority to the General Manager or their delegate to execute any necessary documents on behalf of Council

c       authorise the affixing of Council’s common seal to all relevant documents as required

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

RP-22        PROPOSED APPLICATION FOR CONTROL OF CROWN ROADS - OURA VILLAGE

 

20/324       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and K Pascoe

That Council apply to NSW Department of Planning Industry and Environment – Crown Lands for the transfer of Adams Street and Jarvis Street at Oura to Council as the roads authority in accordance with the Roads Act 1993.

CARRIED


 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

RP-23        BOLTON PARK MASTERPLAN CONCEPT DESIGN

 

20/325       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and K Pascoe

That Council:

a       Undertake concept design for the Bolton Park Sports Hub, Jim Elphick Tennis Centre, Robertson Oval, Oasis Regional Aquatic Centre and Croquet facility

b       Approve the proposed 2020/21 budget variation, bringing forward funding from 2021/22 as detailed in this report

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

RP-24        OASIS - COMMUNITY REPRESENTATION

 

20/326       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and K Pascoe

That Council receive and note the petition and the actions taken by staff.

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

RP-25 - MOBILE FOOD VENDING PERMIT FOR THE TARCUTTA TRUCK INTERCHANGE YARD - Moved Forward to follow the Public DISCUSSION FORUM.

 

RP-26        RESOLUTIONS AND NOTICES OF MOTIONS REGISTERS

 

20/327       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and K Pascoe

That Council receive and note the following registers:

a       Active Resolutions as at 18 August 2020

 

b       Resolutions including Notice of Motions complete from 21 July 2020 to 18 August 2020

 

c       Active Notice of Motions as at 18 August 2020

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 


 

 

RP-27        RESPONSE TO QUESTIONS/BUSINESS WITH NOTICE

 

20/328       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and K Pascoe

That Council receive and note the report.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

Committee Minutes

M-1            TRAFFIC COMMITTEE – MEETING 9 JULY  2020

 

20/329       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and D Tout

That Council:

a       receive the Minutes of the Ordinary Traffic Committee Meeting held on 9 July 2020

b       endorse the recommendations of the Traffic Committee except for RP-7 from this meeting and note that there is no change with the signage.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

M-2            SISTER CITY COMMUNITY COMMITTEE - MINUTES - 6 AUGUST 2020

Councillor D Tout declared and Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber, the time being 9:04pm.

20/330       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and K Pascoe

That Council receive and note the minutes of the Sister City Community Committee Meeting held on 6 August 2020.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

Councillor D Tout re-entered the chamber, the time being 9:04pm.

 

QUESTIONS/BUSINESS WITH NOTICE

 

Councillor R Kendall requested feedback on works currently being undertaken on the runway at the Wagga Wagga Airport.

 

Councillor V Keenan paid tribute to Moyra Shields (Senior Journalist) for her 26 years’ service with ABC Riverina and acknowledged her contribution to the Riverina and broader community.

 

Councillor D Hayes requested advice on the response from State MP’s on Council’s advocacy for lay down change facilities for the highway.

 

Councillor D Hayes praised the drainage works that were completed at the pedestrians crossings along Baylis St, but requested a further review of puddling occurring just back from pedestrian crossings, particularly around the Sturt Mall.

 

Councillor D Hayes commended the General Manager on the response to the media enquiry on parking around the Wagga Base Hospital Stage 3 upgrade and recognised Council rangers for their considered approach to parking restrictions in this area during this time.

 

Councillor D Hayes requested Council explore options regarding e-sports and a potential e-sports Tournament.

 

Councillor Y Braid promoted a koala habitat within the Wagga area. She has been informed by Wagga Rotary that there are many suitable trees that have been planted in the past and encourages staff to contact Wagga Rotary for further information.

 

Councillor T Koschel expressed his sympathy and condolence to the family of the late Mr Dennis Bishop who was the former Principle of Mount Austin High School for 15 years recognising his positive contribution to the lives of many of his students and the wider community.

 

Councillor D Tout requested advice on the target date for the opening of the Eunony Bridge. This was acknowledged by Director Strategy and Projects, Mr D Raeck, who advised due to the wet weather the final date of 26 August 2020 may be pushed back a number of days due to weather conditions.

 

 

closed COUNCIL

20/331       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Tout and T Koschel

That the Council now resolve itself into a Closed Council, the time being 9.16pm

CARRIED

AT THIS STAGE OF THE MEETING THE PRESS AND PUBLIC GALLERY RETIRED FROM THE COUNCIL MEETING.

Confidential Mayoral Minute

The General Manager, Mr P Thompson and all staff excluding the minute takers and Manager Corporate Strategy and Communications

vacated the chamber the time being 9:17pm.

 

MM-CONF-1 General Managers Performance Review  - 1 July 2019 - 31 June 2020

 

20/332       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors G Conkey OAM and D Hayes

That Council:

a       receive and note the Confidential Memo of the General Manager’s Annual Review of Performance conducted by the Performance Review Committee on 3 August 2020 (distributed under separate cover)

b      adopt the recommendations contained therein

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

The General Manager, Mr P Thompson and all staff re-entered the chamber the time being 9:23pm.

Confidential Reports

CONF-1    PROPOSED SALE OF LAND AT 205 MORGAN STREET, WAGGA WAGGA

 

Councillor K Pascoe declared a Pecuniary Interest and vacated the Chamber the time being 9:23pm.

20/333       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Tout and Y Braid OAM

That Council:

 

a       agree to sell the land at 205 Morgan Street, Wagga Wagga being Lot A DP 331461 and Lot 1 DP 375748 

 

b       register necessary easements for sewage or drainage within the above lots prior to sale  

 

c       delegate authority to the General Manager or their delegate to undertake the sale via the methodology outlined in the body of this report 

 

d       delegate authority to the General Manager to enter into a licence with the Wagga Wagga Vintage and Veterans Motor Club Incorporated 

 

e       allocate the proceeds of the sale as required to the development of a new community facility to allow relocation of the Wagga Wagga Vintage and Veterans Motor Club Incorporated clubhouse subject to a further report to Council

 

f        delegate authority to the General Manager or their delegate to execute any necessary documents on behalf of Council 

 

g       authorise affixing of Council’s Common Seal to all relevant documents as required 

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

D Tout

 

 

Councillor K Pascoe re-entered the Chamber the time being 9:34pm

 

CONF-2    RFT2020-34 PLANT MAINTENANCE SERVICES - OASIS

 

20/334       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and K Pascoe

That Council:

a       accept the offer of Sperling Australia Pty Ltd (ABN: 28 137 748 577) for provision of Plant Maintenance Services for the Oasis Regional Aquatic Centre for the schedule of rates in their offer

b       authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into a contract with Sperling Australia Pty Ltd (ABN: 28 137 748 577) provision of Plant Maintenance Services for the Oasis Regional Aquatic Centre for their schedule of rates

c       authorise the General Manager or his delegate to extend the Contract as set out in the Contract documents

d       authorise the affixing of Council’s Common Seal to all relevant documents as required

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

Reversion to open COUNCIL

20/335       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and K Pascoe

That this meeting of the Closed Council revert to an open meeting of the Council, the time being 9.37pm

CARRIED

 

 

THIS COMPLETED THE BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING WHICH ROSE AT 9.41pm

 

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                                                                                                      MAYOR